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How to talk about fashion in English? Free Spoken English and Vocabulary Lesson

In English, there are a lot of great words to describe fashion. If you really want to learn a lot of new and interesting words in English, pay attention to fashion! Fashion writers and designers are always trying to think of unique ways to describe clothing, and magazines are full of colourful phrases and expressions!

In this lesson you will learn some useful vocabulary that you can use to talk about fashion!

stylish / fashionable
Wearing clothing that is popular now

Fashionista
One who designs, models, or markets high-fashion clothing or who is an ardent follower or consumer of the latest clothing fashions.

Trendsetter
A person or thing that establishes a new trend or fashion.

Highstreet fashion
High street fashion is all about wearing the clothes that walk out on the runway and are casual enough to wear on the street.

Thrift shop
A place where goods can be donated to be refurbished and sold. Usually benefits a non-profit organization. Saves landfill space, efficient, and overall benefits the community.

Stylish
A stylish person is someone who has a bold sense of fashion, like a queen with flowing robes and gowns, or your friend who always wears the best-looking jeans.

Chic
Someone who is Glamourous without being trampy, always grabs attention with their style, they are sophisticated, intelligent, and gorgeous.

In
Something which is currently in fashion or trend.

Trendy
What everyone else is wearing right now; a new, popular style.

Vintage
Old, but high quality and valuable; the item of clothing may have been worn before by someone else.

Classic
Traditional, always fashionable/stylish, popular for a long time.